Are Private Jets Safer? Why Chartering a Private Jet is the Safest Way to Travel
From the earliest kites in fifth-century China to Leonardo da Vinci’s designs for a flying machine to the Wright brothers’ first successful motor-operated aircraft, people have dreamed of taking to the skies for generations. Today, it’s easier, and safer, than ever to hop on a plane and start globetrotting.
When you’re traveling long distances, flying is the safest mode of transportation, according to the International Air Transport Association. But are private jets safer than scheduled airline flights? Here are the answers to private fliers’ common questions about aircraft safety.
What to know about private jet safety
What is an ARGUS-certified broker?
ARGUS, or the Air Research Group-United States, is an independent private jet safety inspector founded in 1996 that provides third-party audit reports for aviation businesses. ARGUS’s certified charter broker program measures the legitimacy of brokers and operators with an unbiased and factual assessment.
At Stratos, we became certified through an on-site audit where we demonstrated how we code safety into every step of our booking and coordination process. Our agents also demonstrated expert knowledge of these standards to ensure all flights are booked in a safe and organized manner.
Are private jets safer than regular planes?
While both scheduled and private flights are safe forms of travel, private jets are often even safer. When you charter a private jet through an ARGUS-certified broker, you can trust that your aircraft is well-maintained and piloted by an experienced and vetted flight crew.
Do private jets need two pilots?
Most private jets are required to fly with two pilots due to FAA regulations, though some operators fly certain jets with only one pilot. When you charter a private jet through Stratos, you can rest assured knowing your flight will always have two pilots even if the aircraft is certified for single-pilot operations.
What is the safest private jet?
At Stratos, our answer is always the same: all of them. That’s because every plane we use has passed through some of the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Whether you’re chartering a small turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 or a Gulfstream G650, you can trust you’re soaring in some of the safest aircraft in the skies.
Chartering a private jet with Stratos
At Stratos, we only work with the best, and safest, private jet operators in the industry. Before we work with an operator, we pre-screen their operational history, aircraft, crew and scheduling personnel as part of our Approved Vendor program. We also use ARGUS and Wyvern third-party auditing firms.
As advocates for your safety, we continue to audit even the most reputable air carriers. When a high-quality operator assigns a crew that doesn’t meet our minimum requirements—often so that low-time pilots can gain experience—we advocate on your behalf to ensure you always have the most experienced crew, while the other team gets their training on other brokers’ flights.
All of this comes together to ensure that, when you charter a private jet with Stratos, you’ll soar higher in a safe and well-maintained aircraft piloted by an experienced crew with two pilots from an operator that’s as dedicated to safety as we are.
“We’re not willing to take a chance with disreputable air carriers,” says Joel Thomas, president and CEO of Stratos. “We strive to protect our clients by only partnering with the best service providers in the industry.”
Want to learn more about our culture of safety? Our private jet advisors are here to provide you with a safe, exclusive and memorable flight experience. Call us at 888-593-9066 to get started.